The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) also confirms it was notified, and is “continuing to review this incident in order to gather the information necessary to make informed decisions about the appropriate next steps.”

“Each and every time the ministry is contacted, we look into the circumstances, assess the risk to the child and the parent’s ability to provide care. Based on those findings, we would take the most appropriate course of action to meet the child’s best interests and help ensure their safety.

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The RCMP is not commenting on what consequences the officer could face. A spokesperson said they are continuing to gather information about what happened.

Kyla Lee with Acumen Law Corporation told Global News that there is a provincial guideline that kids under 10 shouldn’t be left alone, and kids under 12 shouldn’t be left alone if watching siblings.

However, she said there is no specific law in B.C. about leaving children unattended.